USA Rice Daily

Feb 27, 2024

Podcast co-host Michael Klein leans into the specialty food space to discover how rice appeals to purveyors of fancy food. Full story

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Jennifer James Named University of Arkansas Outstanding Alumna

Feb 26, 2024

James, a fourth-generation farmer, runs a successful rice, corn, and specialty soybean business in Newport, Arkansas. Full story

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American Rice Farmers Feed The World With Commodity-Based Aid

Feb 23, 2024

The demand for and versatility of U.S.-grown rice allows for its use across international feeding programs that focus on emergency, economic development, and school feeding. Full story

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Gulfood 2024 – Where the Real Business of Food Happens

Feb 22, 2024

Gulfood has become the most important global food show to attend and as rice is a major staple used in local dishes all over the region every day our presence here is important. Full story

Rice Stewardship Sign-Up Deadline for Texas Producers

Feb 21, 2024

Texas rice producers have until Friday, March 15, to apply for the Rice Stewardship Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities project. Full story

Weis Markets Reports Increased U.S. Rice Sales Due to Holiday Promotions

Feb 20, 2024

The goal of the USA Rice promotion was to cost-effectively combat the drop-off in rice sales that traditionally occurs during the holiday season. Full story

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U.S. Rice Makes Movie Magic in Mexico

Feb 16, 2024

The animated short was a conversation starter during movie previews to spark discussions on the superior attributes of American-grown rice. Full story

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USA Rice Adds Two to K-12 Chef Advisory Board

Feb 15, 2024

The Chef Advisory Board is tasked with helping USA Rice extend the domestic rice industry’s reach into school districts and kitchens across the country. Full story

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U.S. Rice Promotions Roar into Year of the Dragon

Feb 14, 2024

U.S. rice is consumed in large quantities in a wide range of traditional Chinese dishes shared during Chinese New Year celebrations. Full story

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The Rice Stuff Gets Climate Smart

Feb 13, 2024

The podcast takes a deep dive into the $80 million Climate-Smart Commodity program, both its history and how it will work. Full story

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More Updates From Last Week’s DC Fly-In

Feb 12, 2024

USA Rice millers and merchants met with key U.S. executive and legislative government officials to talk about trade and transportation among other topics. Full story

Washington Meetings Keep Policy Makers Focused on U.S. Rice Industry Priorities

Feb 09, 2024

Building relationships with those responsible for making policy decisions in Washington is something we should all be focused on. Full story

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USA Rice Testifies Before House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee on India and WTO Issues

Feb 08, 2024

Congressional hearing pinpoints how U.S. export opportunities are being diminished by foreign competitors that flaunt WTO rules and unfairly subsidize rice production . Full story

Mississippi Rice Council Annual Meeting Recounts A Year of Rice-Centric Activities

Feb 07, 2024

Nearly 75 producers attended the annual meeting in Mississippi last week to learn about promotion, research, agronomy, politics, and more. Full story

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Rice Leadership Development Class in DC Gets Right to Work After Graduation Ceremony

Feb 06, 2024

During the four sessions over the last two years, class members visited rice growing regions in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas where they met rice producers and industry leaders. Full story

In Memory: Bill Northey

Feb 06, 2024

Northey was a passionate advocate for agriculture and an instrumental architect of many USDA programs that benefited U.S. rice farmers and the industry. Full story

House W&M Chair Jason Smith Requests Updated USITC Study on Global Rice Trade Impacts

Feb 05, 2024

Critical data in the trade analysis has become outdated over the last decade as policies have changed significantly and India has continued to ramp up their exports, necessitating an updated version. Full story

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Checkoff Program, Farm Bill, and Varieties the Focus of Annual Arkansas Meetings

Feb 02, 2024

More than 200 rice growers and industry representatives gathered for a joint meeting of the Arkansas Rice Federation and Arkansas Rice Council as planning for the 2024 season is underway. Full story

Texas Farmer Testifies on Impact of Solar Farms on Rice Production

Feb 01, 2024

Land that would traditionally have been devoted to rice and other row crop production has been lost to the installation of solar farms in the last couple of years. Full story

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USA Rice Washington Staff Visits the Pelican State

Jan 31, 2024

USA Rice Washington staff brought a break in the recent rain in Louisiana for industry visits and to talk about the crop year ahead. Full story

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